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QTF Homes – Timber Frame Kit Suppliers

Timber Frame Kit suppliers QTF Homes produce a range of timber frame house kits and kits for commercial properties right from their Northern Ireland factory. Depending upon your requirements, QTF Homes can simply provide a kit for you to erect or they also provide the installation and erect the kit for you. These kits are

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Top 10 tips to creating a successful house extension

How to build a successful house extension… Are you happy with where you live but would like that bit more space? An extension to your home is the way forward! Every home is unique to the people who live in them so here are some tips on how to successfully extend your home following our

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The Greenest way of Construction

The Advantages of timber frame construction Timber frame construction is potentially one of the greenest ways of building for several reasons Timber itself captures and locks up CO² as it grows and keeps it that way till the end of the building’s life. Timber has a very low embodied energy. It basically consists of the energy

Sustainability of Timber Frame Builds

This article outlines the key benefits of timber frame construction focusing on the Sustainability of Timber Frame construction. The homes in which we live and the buildings in which we work contribute significantly towards our overall carbon footprint – around 47 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions. “A ten per cent increase in

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Timber frame self builds – Money matters and building costs.

Timber Frame kit houses generally refer to build systems that have the characteristics of Modern Methods of Construction with the majority of manufacture taking place off site and erection on site completed by the supplier, a builder or yourself. QTF Homes are one of the UK’s fastest growing Timber Frame Kit companies working with property developers, builders,

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Getting a Mortgage for a Timber Frame House

All you need to know to build a Timber Frame house.. Our timber frame homes are perfect for the self-builder and first time buyers for many reasons including: Less waste of materials than block buildings meaning you don’t throw away money. Speed of construction, also means less labor hours to pay for than block buildings.

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Reasons why you should build your house using timber frame

Timber frame buildings are best known for their warmth and their speed of construction. However there is a lot more benefits to building a timber frame property, including: Speedy & Simple to Construct QTF Homes Timber Frame Systems can be erected within three to five days after being delivered to site. All framework and structural

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£30,000 raised for Southern Area Hospice

QTF Homes and team would like to thank everyone who contributed and supported proprietor Raymond Moan on his latest fundraising efforts for Southern Area Hospice services which raised £30,000 for the wonderful organisation. Raymond took part in over 10 weeks of training for  ‘The Southern Area Hospice Strictly Goes Country’ competition to help raise vital funds

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Passivhaus Designs and how to get them

What is a Passive House? A passive house is a concept that originated from Germany, where its known as Passivhaus. It is important to note that a passive house is not a brand name, but a construction concept that can be applied by anyone – commercial buildings as well as residential houses. A passive house